What lawmakers want to change most of allNot since 2010 have Louisiana lawmakers filed more constitutional amendments in a regular session, setting a five-year high for proposed alterations to the state’s guiding charter. The issues conta...

The Bottom LineThe Natchitoches Times polled readers on Facebook asking, “What do you think about Jazz Fest being held indoors this year?” Leslie Vercher: Not enough seating for those who were not able to stand t...

Session may define Legislative IndependenceOn the morning of Feb. 27 at the state Capitol, Gov. Bobby Jindal’s administration released its plan to balance the budget for the next fiscal. The executive document offered suggestions for pluggi...

Letters to the EditorDear Editor, NARC Industries is a non-profit organization that provides day habilitation and prevocational services to adults in the Natchitoches community who are diagnosed with a developmental di...

Opening session ignites race for House speakerAlthough the governor has traditionally enjoyed tremendous influence over whom the House selects as its leader — and even though the gubernatorial contest is far from being decided — there are alre...

Personal finance website has discouraging newsAnother dark shadow has been cast over Louisiana’s image with the release of a study by the personal finance website WalletHub showing that this state ranks near the bottom nationally in financial ...